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Non-fatal Accident
B. R. Corner
| Accident: | 26th Jun 1917 |
| Age: | 41 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1885 |
| Colliery: | West Auckland |
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| Occupation: | Hewer |
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| Arbitration Committee — 22nd March 1926 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On March 22nd 1926
Official Medical Referee Cases.
West Auckland. B. R. Corner.
1. "The said B. R. Corner is to-day suffering from Miners' Nystagmus, and his condition is such that he is able to do light work that does not involve much stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said B. R. Corner is partial and this partial incapacity is entirely due to Miners' Nystagmus.
Dated this 15th day of March, 1926.
(Signed) A. S. PERCIVAL,
Medical Referee."
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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| Arbitration Committee — 13th April 1926 | |
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Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Department
Report of Proceedings
of
Arbitration Committee Meeting
held in the
The Coal Trade Offices, Newcastle-on-Tyne
On April 13th 1926
West Auckland. B. R. Corner, 41, hewer.
On 26th June, 1917, this man fell off with Miners' Nystagmus. Full compensation was paid until 9th November, 1925, when it was reduced to 7/6 per week on a report of the Owners' doctor. The case was referred to the Official Medical Referee (Dr. Percival) who reported on 15th March, 1926, as follows :—
1. "The said B. R. Corner is to-day suffering from Miners' Nystagmus and his condition is such that he is in my opinion able to do light work that does not involve much stooping.
2. The incapacity of the said B. R. Corner is partial and this partial incapacity is wholly due to Miners' Nystagmus."
On the above report compensation is being continued at the reduced rate of 7/6 per week. No suitable light work has been offered and Corner now claims full compensation.
Awarded 14/- per week.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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- NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/6, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol VI covering Jan-Dec 1926
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